The Latest Breaking News on Crypto

Sam Bankman-Fried delays agreement on extradition to US

The crypto tycoon has acknowledged failures at FTX but says he does not believe he has criminal liability

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

The FTC hits Fortnite developer Epic Games with $520 million fine

The penalty is over allegations that Epic tricks 'millions of players" into making unintentional purchases in Fortnite.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 19, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried prepared to be extradited to US as soon as Monday

Disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has indicated he’s preparing to be extradited to the U.S. from the Bahamas as soon as Monday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022

Sen. Sherrod Brown leaves possibility of crypto ban open as momentum builds for stronger regulation

"Crypto doesn’t get a free pass because it’s bright and shiny," said the Senate banking chairman Sunday.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2022

Ye, DeSantis and resurgent antisemitism

Neoliberal capitalism has created a culture of isolation and empty spectacle — and driven the comeback of fascism

Salon · Dec 18, 2022

Ira Winderman: FTX fiasco has Heat’s Haslem feeling pain of others

This was not an interview Udonis Haslem wanted to be having, making that clear immediately.

Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to reverse decision on contesting extradition

Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear in court in the Bahamas on Monday to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the United States, where he faces fraud charges, a person familiar with the matter said.

ABC News · Dec 18, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried will now reverse his decision to fight extradition to the U.S.: Report

The FTX founder was arrested on Monday in the Bahamas and denied bail, with the judge deeming him a flight risk.

Fortune · Dec 17, 2022

Exclusive-Sam Bankman-Fried to reverse decision on contesting extradition

Former FTX Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear in court in the Bahamas on Monday to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the United States, where he faces fraud charges, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Reuters · Dec 17, 2022

Why were the media hypnotised by Sam Bankman-Fried?

Credulous or ignorant interviewers made it easier for the disgraced crypto wunderkind to pull the wool

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022